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March 19, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Trump says Iran will suffer 'dire' consequences for any more Houthi attacks
President Donald Trump on Monday said that further attacks or retaliation by the Houthis would be considered an attack by Iran and it would face “dire” consequences.
March 19, 2025 at 1:23 AM
March 17, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Trump orders attacks against Houthis in Yemen
President Donald Trump announced he ordered the U.S. military to launch "decisive and powerful military action" against the Houthis in Yemen.
March 17, 2025 at 11:28 AM
March 17, 2025 at 2:50 AM
US strikes 'took out' multiple Houthi leaders: National security adviser Mike Waltz
The airstrikes that bombarded Yemen targeted multiple leaders of the Iranian-backed Houthis, White House national security adviser Mike Waltz told "This Week."
March 17, 2025 at 2:50 AM
March 17, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Houthis vow to respond after US strikes
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have vowed retaliation against the United States after President Donald Trump authorized airstrikes to curtail their movements.
March 17, 2025 at 1:11 AM
March 17, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Iranian general raises prospect of response amid US strikes on Houthis
The Houthis claimed a retaliatory attack they said targeted the USS Harry S. Truman on Sunday.
March 17, 2025 at 1:02 AM
March 16, 2025 at 10:20 PM
US airstrikes targeting Houthis ‘was an overwhelming response’: Waltz
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews national security adviser Mike Waltz on “This Week.”
March 16, 2025 at 10:20 PM
March 16, 2025 at 4:41 PM
US launches widespread airstrikes in Yemen
On “This Week,” ABC News’ Senior White House Correspondent Selina Wang reports on President Donald Trump’s actions.
March 16, 2025 at 4:41 PM
March 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Trump launches attack on Houthi targets
The U.S. struck against Houthi rebels in Yemen overnight in response to what President Donald Trump calls a "campaign of terrorism against the American military."
March 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
March 16, 2025 at 1:46 AM
US launches air strikes on Yemen
This is the first strike on the Houthis under the second Trump administration.
March 16, 2025 at 1:46 AM
March 16, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Trump orders attacks against Houthis in Yemen
Trump said the US will use "lethal force until we have achieved our objective."
March 16, 2025 at 12:24 AM
3 months ago
US ship shoots down US Navy jet over Red Sea in ‘friendly fire’ incident
Two U.S. Navy pilots were safely ejected from their F/A-18 fighter aircraft after it was mistakenly struck by the USS Gettysburg.
3 months ago
3 months ago
2 Navy pilots shot down over Red Sea in 'friendly fire' incident: Military
Two U.S. Navy pilots ejected safely over the Red Sea after their F/A-18 fighter aircraft was mistakenly shot down in "an apparent case of friendly fire."
3 months ago
4 months ago
American forces target Houthi-backed rebel facilities in Yemen
The Iranian-backed group has claimed responsibility for multiple attacks on commercial shipping in the Middle East region. ABC News' Britt Clennett reports from Tel Aviv.
4 months ago
6 months ago
Thousands injured, several dead after pagers explode across Lebanon: Health officials
Pager devices "exploded in the hands of their owners in a number of Lebanese regions" on Tuesday, according to Hezbollah-owned Lebanese media outlet Al-Ahed News.
6 months ago
6 months ago
Tensions between Israel and Houthis escalate
The Iran-backed Yemen militia group fired a hypersonic missile that Israeli military officials say was intercepted over central Israel. No one was hurt.
6 months ago
7 months ago
Talks underway in Qatar in hopes of securing cease-fire and hostage release
The governments of Qatar, U.S., Israel and Egypt are all participating in talks as Hamas says it will not participate. The Hamas-run Ministry of health reports more than 40,000 deaths in Gaza.
7 months ago
7 months ago
US strengthening military force in Middle East
Retired Army Col. Seth Krummrich discusses the escalating tensions in the Middle East.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Pakistani national charged with alleged plot to assassinate American politicians
Asif Merchant was arrested last month on charges he plotted to assassinate American politicians of both parties, including former President Donald Trump, sources told ABC News.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Tensions remain high in Middle East after Hezbollah leader killed in Lebanon
The U.S. has sent more fighter jets to the region in support of Israel while Lebanon braces for another potential Israeli strike.
7 months ago
8 months ago
US increases military presence in Middle East after Iran vows retaliation
Both Hamas and Iran blame Israel for the attack that killed a Hamas leader in Tehran.
8 months ago
8 months ago
More US forces to head to the Middle East
The U.S. is sending more forces to the region, preparing for a potential escalation following the assassination of Hamas and Hezbollah officials.
8 months ago
8 months ago
Red Sea tensions reach new high as US weighs terrorist designation for Houthis
Israel struck a Yemeni port after a Houthi drone struck Tel Aviv.
8 months ago
9 months ago
US sends USS Wasp assault ship and Marines to eastern Mediterranean
U.S. moves USS Wasp and Marines to Eastern Mediterranean as tensions continue to rise between Israel and Hezbollah
9 months ago
10 months ago
Unmanned Houthi submarines pose new threat to US warships in Red Sea
The Iran-backed group attacked with one for the first time on Sunday.
10 months ago
10 months ago
US officially blames Iran-backed group for drone strike, clearing way for retaliation
Officials say to expect a series of U.S. strikes against multiple targets.
10 months ago
1 year ago
Pentagon identifies sailor who died after going missing in Red Sea
Officials say Florida sailor Oriola Michael Aregbesola is presumed dead after going missing at sea last week while stationed on the USS Mason in the Red Sea
1 year ago
1 year ago
US conducts defensive airstrikes as Houthis fire anti-ship ballistic missiles
The United States has conducted six defense strikes and fired 18 anti-ship missiles in Yemen after the Houthis fired two anti-ship ballistic missiles into the Red Sea.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Large-scale attack by Houthi rebels thwarted by US and allies
The U.S. and its allies thwarted a large-scale attack by the Houthi rebels on Saturday targeting ships in the Red Sea, the U.S. military said.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Houthi missile attack in the Red Sea kills 3
The latest Houthi air strike on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea resulted in three fatalities and multiple injuries.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Sailors killed in Houthi missile attack
Iran-backed Houthi militants killed three sailors aboard a Barbadian and Liberian cargo ship on Wednesday, the first fatal strike on a commercial vessel since the militants began their attacks.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Houthi strike kills 3 on cargo carrier as group continues shipping lane attacks: US
Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen killed three civilians aboard a Barbadian and Liberian cargo carrier on Wednesday, according to U.S. officials
1 year ago
1 year ago
Ship attacked by Houthi rebels sinks in Red Sea
A Belize-flagged and U.K.-owned commercial ship carrying more than 20,000 metric tons of fertilizer has sunk in the Red Sea after being attacked by Houthi rebels.
1 year ago
1 year ago
US, UK launch new round of joint strikes against Houthis militants
Over the weekend, the U.S. and U.K. launched yet another round of joint strikes, hitting 18 Houthis targets, including underground weapon facilities, missiles, drones and radar.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Airstrikes on Houthi target in Yemen
The U.S. launched more airstrikes in the Middle East as 18 Houthi targets were hit overnight, officials said.
1 year ago
1 year ago
US launches new strikes on Houthi fighters in Yemen amid continued Middle East unrest
A U.S. led coalition of countries on Saturday carried out a new round of strikes on the Houthis in Yemen, officials said
1 year ago
1 year ago
ABC News Exclusive: Joint Chiefs chairman says US goal in Red Sea is deterrence
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown defends U.S. strategy against the Houthis, saying goal is deterrence.
1 year ago
1 year ago
A rare tour of a US warship launching strikes against the Houthi rebels
ABC News’ Britt Clennett toured the USS Eisenhower in the Red Sea, a critical shipping channel, as it launches near-daily preemptive strikes on Houthi targets.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Escalating Houthi attacks could affect 90% of world trade
ABC News’s Linsey Davis spoke with maritime expert Ian Ralby, Ph.D. about disruptions to commerce and regional security following Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
1 year ago
1 year ago
How Red Sea attacks affect the economy
Continued attacks in the Red Sea could lead to economic impacts – and could affect the supply chain and oil prices.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Houthis shoot down US MQ-9 Reaper drone flying near Yemen
It's the second American drone downed by the Iran-backed militants.
1 year ago
1 year ago
What it's like aboard a US warship on the Red Sea front lines: Reporter's notebook
This is the front line of the United States and its allies' response to attacks here in the Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.
1 year ago
1 year ago
US military strikes targeting Houthi rebels are weaking their capabilities
ABC News’ Britt Clennett got an inside look at the operations aboard the USS Eisenhower positioned in the Red Sea.
1 year ago
1 year ago
US responds to attacks in Red Sea
ABC News’ Britt Clennett joins from the USS Eisenhower. Later, Ian Ralby, CEO of I.R. Consilium, joins ABC News Live to discuss the economic impact of shipping threats in the Red Sea.
1 year ago
1 year ago
US airstrike in Baghdad kills militia leader behind attacks on American forces
The U.S. carried out an airstrike in Baghdad on Wednesday targeting a leader of an Iran-backed militia in Iraq that was blamed for attacks on U.S. forces
1 year ago
1 year ago
Biden aides meeting with Muslim, Arab leaders amid their outcry over Israel stance
President Joe Biden’s senior aides plan to meet with Muslim and Arab American leaders in Michigan on Thursday as he continues to face criticism over the Israel-Hamas war
1 year ago
1 year ago
Latest on US airstrikes in Middle East
ABC News senior White House correspondent Selina Wang discusses the latest on the U.S. and U.K. led air strikes against Iran-backed Houthie Militants in Yemen over the weekend.
1 year ago
1 year ago
US launches series of strikes against targets in Syria and Iraq
The strikes are aimed at deterring further attacks from Iranian-backed militias that are targeting the U.S. military and ships traveling the Red Sea.
1 year ago
1 year ago
White House promises to take 'more action' against Iran-backed militants
The White House says the U.S. will take "more action" against Iran-backed militants in response to last week's deadly drone attack in Jordan.
1 year ago
1 year ago
White House vows more retaliation for drone attack that killed 3 US soldiers
The United States on Friday began airstrikes against Iran-backed militants and military targets in Iraq and Syria in retaliation for the Jan. 28 drone attack on an American base in Jordan.
1 year ago
1 year ago
US plans more military action against militants
A White House advisor says "this was the beginning of our response." ABC News' James Longman reports.
1 year ago